Event Notification Report for February 09, 2009
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/08/2009 - 02/09/2009
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44841
Facility: VOGTLE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MATTHEW NORRIS
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MATTHEW NORRIS
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 02/09/2009
Notification Time: 04:31 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2009
Event Time: 04:15 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2009
Notification Time: 04:31 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2009
Event Time: 04:15 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
STEVEN RUDISAIL (R2)
STEVEN RUDISAIL (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TSC OOS DUE TO PLANNED HVAC MAINTENANCE
"A condition is being reported per Technical Requirements Manual 13.13.1 Emergency Response Facilities Action B.2. The functionality of the Technical Support Center (TSC) has been lost due to planned maintenance being performed on the TSC HVAC. Alternate facilities are available to provide emergency functions and actions are proceeding to return the TSC to FUNCTIONAL status with high priority. A 10CFR50.54(q) evaluation has been performed for this planned maintenance activity and has determined that this work may be performed without prior NRC approval.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The licensee stated that the planned maintenance on the TSC HVAC and return to service of the TSC should be completed within 12 hours.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED AT 1446 EST ON 02/09/09 FROM HANS BISHOP TO JEFF ROTTON * * *
TSC HVAC maintenance is complete and the TSC was restored to service at 1441 EST. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Rudisail).
"A condition is being reported per Technical Requirements Manual 13.13.1 Emergency Response Facilities Action B.2. The functionality of the Technical Support Center (TSC) has been lost due to planned maintenance being performed on the TSC HVAC. Alternate facilities are available to provide emergency functions and actions are proceeding to return the TSC to FUNCTIONAL status with high priority. A 10CFR50.54(q) evaluation has been performed for this planned maintenance activity and has determined that this work may be performed without prior NRC approval.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The licensee stated that the planned maintenance on the TSC HVAC and return to service of the TSC should be completed within 12 hours.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED AT 1446 EST ON 02/09/09 FROM HANS BISHOP TO JEFF ROTTON * * *
TSC HVAC maintenance is complete and the TSC was restored to service at 1441 EST. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Rudisail).
Hospital
Event Number: 44842
Rep Org: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Licensee: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Region: 1
City: WEST PALM BEACH State: FL
County:
License #: 03-23853-01VA
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TOM HUSTON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Region: 1
City: WEST PALM BEACH State: FL
County:
License #: 03-23853-01VA
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TOM HUSTON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 02/09/2009
Notification Time: 17:50 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2009
Event Time: 16:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2009
Notification Time: 17:50 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2009
Event Time: 16:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - SURFACE CONTAM LEVELS > LIMITS
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - SURFACE CONTAM LEVELS > LIMITS
Person (Organization):
SONIA BURGESS (R3)
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
MARK SHAFFER (FSME)
SONIA BURGESS (R3)
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
MARK SHAFFER (FSME)
REMOVABLE SURFACE CONTAMINATION ABOVE LIMITS
"Two packages containing radioactive material were received with removable surface contamination on the outside of the packages greater than the limit cited in 10 CFR 71.87(i).
"The two packages were received at approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT, February 9, 2009, by the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL. The two packages contained Germanium-68 PET/CT calibration sources.
"Wipe tests performed on the two packages indicated the following removable contamination levels: 802 dpm/cm2 on one package and 400 dpm/cm2 on the other, as compared to the regulatory limit of 220 dpm/cm2 for beta-gamma emitters. Spectral measurements (gamma energy) of the wipes were consistent with the radionuclide contained in the package.
"The final delivery carrier was notified of the contaminated packages at approximately 5:00 p.m. EDT on February 9, 2009, by the VA Medical Center's Radiation Safety Officer. The shipper [Eckert Ziegler Isotope Products] was also notified (by recorded voice message) of the contaminated packages.
"Licensee will notify our NRC Project Manager (Cassandra Frazier, NRC Region III) of this event.
"Additional information: Permits are issued under the license to Veterans Health Administration facilities. The permit number for the facility involved in these medical events is VHA Permit No. 09-25328-01."
"Two packages containing radioactive material were received with removable surface contamination on the outside of the packages greater than the limit cited in 10 CFR 71.87(i).
"The two packages were received at approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT, February 9, 2009, by the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL. The two packages contained Germanium-68 PET/CT calibration sources.
"Wipe tests performed on the two packages indicated the following removable contamination levels: 802 dpm/cm2 on one package and 400 dpm/cm2 on the other, as compared to the regulatory limit of 220 dpm/cm2 for beta-gamma emitters. Spectral measurements (gamma energy) of the wipes were consistent with the radionuclide contained in the package.
"The final delivery carrier was notified of the contaminated packages at approximately 5:00 p.m. EDT on February 9, 2009, by the VA Medical Center's Radiation Safety Officer. The shipper [Eckert Ziegler Isotope Products] was also notified (by recorded voice message) of the contaminated packages.
"Licensee will notify our NRC Project Manager (Cassandra Frazier, NRC Region III) of this event.
"Additional information: Permits are issued under the license to Veterans Health Administration facilities. The permit number for the facility involved in these medical events is VHA Permit No. 09-25328-01."